Sutton Coldfield · Positions we recruit
Finance Director in Sutton Coldfield
Leading finance, shaping the business.
Day to day in Sutton Coldfield
What a finance director
does in Sutton Coldfield.
The senior finance voice in the business — from a first-time FD in an owner-managed SME through to an experienced leader in a demanding, PE-backed or listed environment. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Sutton Coldfield businesses we recruit for.
- Overall leadership of the finance function
- Sitting on or reporting directly into the board
- Leading financial strategy, planning and risk management
- Overseeing statutory reporting, audit and compliance
- Leading on funding, M&A or sale-process activity where relevant
- Building and developing the senior finance team
What it pays in Sutton Coldfield
Real Sutton Coldfield market rates, not a national average.
Medior Finance Director · Sutton Coldfield
£111,000 – £128,000
Typical: £119,500 per year
Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence
Recruiting in Sutton Coldfield
Why Sutton Coldfield needs
a specialist.
A Sutton Coldfield business hiring for a finance director role — or a candidate looking for one — deserves more than a database match. Day to day, that often means leading on funding, m&a or sale-process activity where relevant — one of several things a finance director in Sutton Coldfield is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes professional services firms and corporate offices. In a market like Sutton Coldfield, that focus is what actually gets the right person into the right role.
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Common questions
Finance Director in Sutton Coldfield FAQs.
What kind of Sutton Coldfield employers hire Finance Directors through you?+
Recent examples include professional services firms and corporate offices and established local businesses with longer-serving finance teams — the specific mix varies, but that's representative of who we work with in Sutton Coldfield.
Do you charge candidates for Finance Director roles in Sutton Coldfield?+
No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.
Do you recruit Finance Director roles for SMEs as well as large employers in Sutton Coldfield?+
Yes — we work with everyone from internationally recognised brands through to owner-managed SMEs in Sutton Coldfield needing a single, sole-charge Finance Director hire.
What happens if a Finance Director hire in Sutton Coldfield doesn't work out?+
Our rebate periods and money-back guarantees mean you're covered if a placement doesn't work out as expected — ask your Market Expert for the specifics for your vacancy.
Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Finance Director roles in Sutton Coldfield?+
Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Sutton Coldfield salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.
Will I get a shortlist of CVs, or do you actually vet candidates for Finance Director roles in Sutton Coldfield?+
Every candidate we put forward has been spoken to and assessed against your specific requirement — not just keyword-matched from a database. That's the difference a Market Expert model makes.
Do you place Finance Director candidates in Sutton Coldfield?+
Yes — Finance Director is one of the positions we place in Sutton Coldfield, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
What does a Finance Director do day to day in Sutton Coldfield?+
The senior finance voice in the business — from a first-time FD in an owner-managed SME through to an experienced leader in a demanding, PE-backed or listed environment.
What areas around Sutton Coldfield do you cover for Finance Director roles?+
We recruit Finance Director positions across Sutton Coldfield itself and the surrounding commuter towns and business parks — if you're just outside the immediate area, get in touch and we'll be straight with you about whether it's somewhere we can genuinely help.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Finance Director roles in Sutton Coldfield?+
Yes — part-qualified and studying candidates (AAT, ACCA or CIMA depending on the role) are a genuine part of the Finance Director talent pool in Sutton Coldfield, not just an afterthought.
How much does a Finance Director earn in Sutton Coldfield?+
Finance Director salaries in Sutton Coldfield typically sit at £90k – £138k. £90k+ suits a first-time FD in an owner-managed SME. £110k–£125k suits an experienced, technically astute leader, with up to £138k for high-profile, PE-backed or turnaround environments.
What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for Finance Director roles in Sutton Coldfield?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Sutton Coldfield market for Finance Director roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
Is a Finance Director role in Sutton Coldfield permanent or temporary?+
Both — many Sutton Coldfield employers use temp-to-perm for a Finance Director hire as a low-risk way to trial someone before committing.
Can I see live Finance Director vacancies in Sutton Coldfield before speaking to someone?+
Yes — you can search live jobs on our careers portal, but we'd always recommend a conversation with a Market Expert too, since not every Sutton Coldfield vacancy we're working on is advertised publicly.
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No waffle. Just the right person.